Babies Born August 1st ~ 15th 2009 #2

[tippytoes]

Thanks for your help Willow. Basically GP was saying that they don't really need to fed throughout the night... He actually said technically speaking they don't need to feed throughout the night from about 8 weeks. Now, I must say I have a great GP and he is very knowledgable about BF and babies. But I don't agree with that - but that's cool. He is just trying to help. He did suggest controlled crying - not really my cup of tea - but DS has ended up crying tonight anyway . Just going to try to comfort him back to sleep when he wakes up so frequently.
I was talking to issy about this too. GP was saying bubs was waking cause he wants a feed cause he is used to getting one IYKWIM. I think issy gives lochie one feed around 3amish. I was hoping to reduce te number of feeds, cause trust me DS is just getting more cause he can. I mean I was feeding him each time we woke up . So sometimes 5 times throughout the night. I would be happy to just do a couple... I am just struggling to get up 5-6 times a night. I don't think he needs that many. Does any of that make sense So I guess I am just trying to reduce the number of feeds so DS doesn't think he can just wake for booby all the time... Thanks again Willow
Rach x

[Saffi]

Rach - cutting down the number of feeds overnight sounds like a good place to start. Sorry to hear Eli has a virus but at least it doesn't seem to be bothering him.

I spoke too early about M's sleeping and jinxed myself. She was up at midnight and I fed her. Then she was up not too long after that and was burning up. Her temp was 38.5 so gave her panadol and a bit of a bottle. She then slept for a little while and then up again. I brought her into bed with me and she slept and fed. I know I broke my own rule but I figure sickness doesn't count. Anyway she seems fine now.

[nicjay]

Rach - I agree with Willow on the feeding overnight FWIW. They are still little and its a long time to expect them to go without feeding KWIM? E is the same as Eli - I know how you feel! She averages 4 feeds overnight, but when she was sick recently she was up ALL night LOL I 'm just doing what suits us as a family so that's not to say that you couldn't cut the number of feeds back a bit if that's what works for you. hun, you sound like you've got it sorted without any advice from me

Saffi - Oh bummer I hope she stays well for you and yay for a tooth!

everyone else! Sorry I'm a bit tired today (what's new LOL) so really lame persies I know.

[Ellee05]

Oh Dear! I went back looking for my last post to help me do persies and it was on page 6 - way too slack on my part.

We had our trip away for 9 days - 5100km in 9 days including 4 rest days. Was great to see my sister and her family and finally meet my niece. Miss Z was a great little traveller. We would hit the road pretty early in the morning - once it was 3:30am and I would pump just before she was due for her morning feed. I would then drive and DH would sit in the back and give the EBM to her. DD got sick though the day before we had to start the drive home She apparently had/has RSV virus. Finally she is starting to mend though. Wasn't fun looking after her and DH while trying not to get it bad myself. We managed to get her some new toys - which she totally loves Have started solids - took a bit to get her interested. She's not a fan of puree really but loves the baby led solids approach. Rockmelon, apple, brocoli, capsicum, carrot, banana - not a fan of potato or pumpkin yet though and she loves watermelon and grapes in her mesh bag. Hates rice cereal though.

She is sitting really well on her own now and a couple of days ago she started using her arms to support her (we've been seeing physio about this) when I put her in a crawl position.

No teeth here - although soo much movement and you can feel them and see the little lumps. Mum was first word but it has been put aside for bubba and a combo of mumand bub

It's DH & my 5 yr Anniversary today

TK: How are you and your DH going? Hope you are feeling better and glad you got a good doctor who gave you the treatment you needed.

Misty: WTG on your licence! Must feel heaps better knowing you have that extra bit of independence. Hope you and Baz are feeling better soon. Another clever bub pulling up on things!

Saffi: WTG on the teeth? Grr @ your MIL with the steak. My MIL & FIL constantly have a go at me about my parenting. I'm so glad they're on the opposite side of the country. Woo hoo for the painted room.

TippyToes: Such a lovely thing being a god parent isn't it. You gals are lucky to have shared so many awesome things together. Yaaaay for Eli crawling and pulling himself up on things

Willow: 9.8kg and 68cm long - he sounds like a big strong boy. I've been thinking about doing the whole sleep school thing with DD. Trying to get her to sleep through the day is a nightmare - just naps, if that! She is constantly grizzly and needs non stop attention. How is gym going?

Trish: Sounds like Alana will be getting around on her own before you know it.

Salboo: Our friend has a Veebee play pen - by valco I think. It is great. We've been thinking about one as this house is hard to baby proof. So it seems easier alternative for when I want to get things done and DD is out of sight.

Koru: Welcome Back! Glad Orla travelled better than the past. Good luck moving house.

Megs Mum: Hope E gets better soon. It's so horrible to see them sick.

Chezel: 2 teeth in one week eeiik. Big effort!

Sorry to anyone I've missed. DD is cranky. Hope you Have a great weekend with your families xx

[tippytoes]

Hey guys
saffi - sorry you had a rocky night. Fingers crossed for a better one tonight. YAY tooth - bring it on I say - let's get it over with already

megsmum - thanks for advice hun , I really appreciate it! Yeah, I don't expect him to go all night without a feed. Last night went quite well considering. I must admit he cried, but I was there comforting him, it is the hardest part of it all.
He went to bed at 8, woke up at 9 & 10. I rocked him back to sleep - and he used his thumb . Then he woke at 1:50 and I gave him a feed. Woke again at 3:40 and rocked him to sleep, he woke up at 7:40 I feed him and he was ready to get up at 8:40. So, pretty good for the first night. I think I'll just keep following his cues and try my hardest to get some sort of pattern going. We'll get there hey?

Elle - glad you had a great trip and WTG on the new tpys, my DS LOVES his toys, so cute! Also, those mesh things are great hey? Eli loves rockmelon in his! Also, happy anniversary!!!!!

Issy - thanks for another great swimming date!

Willow - last night went okay....still going to give him at least one feed, 2 if he really needs it. It will be all good! Thanks for your help too!

Rach xx

[misty]

Well Baz is finally worm free! (more or less, we need to redose in 2 weeks to make sure). I look forward to no more yukky nappies, and he might restart gaining weight better now (he has only gained 200g in the past 2 months, but is still healthy chubby ).

I got a new mobile phone today - or rather DH went and got it for me. I went to get it yesterday and was declined because my job is only classed as casual (even though I have held the position for 4 yrs, have to work a minimum number of hours each week and it is considered more then adequate by the banks for mortgages, loans and credit cards and it is only a $19 plan!). Grrrr. So my HUSBAND had to get for me!
Well anyway, now I can join the 21st Century and receive emails on my phone Alls well that ends well.

[Ellee05]

TippyToes: Sounds like you're on the way to a good routine.

Misty: Great news bout Baz's worms. Amazes me how they work things out sometimes - these credit companies. They give way too much to some but not enough to others.

Man I'm soo exhausted lately I just can't seem to get on top of it. So much going on though so no time to have a nap